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"…And she says peculiar things like “I laugh at God all the time” in a way that suggests that God might be sitting six feet away when she does…But some aspects of the story come through more poignantly at TheaterWorks, without the movie-star distractions. This encounter should be small, with palpable sexual chemistry, which Mr. Mangan and Ms. (Courtney) Thomas display." - Anita Gates
" Ruggiero also gets excellent performances from both actors (again, achieving better results than the New York production even with those star names on the marquee)…Thomas goes deep and somehow makes the expletive-using, unfit-for-her-job Camae likable. - Lauren Yarger
“Courtney Thomas makes the American actress Katie Smalls a perfect foil to these Victorian women - plain spoken, fearless, able to defend herself and courageous enough to lead the plan to catch the killer at the end.” - Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
“Chisa Hutchinson’s “Surely Goodness and Mercy,” at Theater Row, takes its title from Psalms, the section of the Bible that — if we’re to believe the show’s curmudgeonly but kindhearted lunch lady, Bernadette — is where all the good book’s bangers are.” - Maya Phillips
“PUBLIC THEATRE opened its 2022-2023 season with an especially stylish production…This witty contemporary spin on the Victorian murder mystery confronts convention, gender bias, and a serial killer all in one fast-paced, delightful evening. Directed by Schario, the mystery unfolded in a heady concoction of suspense, thrills, and laughter.” - Carla Maria Verdino-Süllwold
“Each actor was double-cast across the two time periods, and the cast’s ability to capture each parallel while maintaining separate characters was impressive. The vibrant, passionate energy of both Faith and Tia is a credit to Courtney Thomas…” - Reo Sleeper
“It's quite a sight to see, and the two female actors are more than up to the task. Both turn in star turns that are by turns explosive, but not out of control, and heartbreakingly vulnerable. As their characters evolve through this slice-of-life tale of two generations at odds with each other, the actors' disciplined shading keeps us locked in, wondering who will prevail in the ongoing war of words and emotions.” - Bruce Apar
Inspired by writer/director Kayla Robinson’s own life experience, “Ball is Ball” follows Robin Coleman (Tiffany Tenille, Jezebel), a high school basketball star who’s caught the attention of her dream college — and her crush. While sharing the excitement, she misplaces her trust in her friend Brittney (Courtney Thomas) and soon learns the ill-intention of an unsuspected admirer. T
The film premiered at the 2022 BraveMaker Film Fest and screened at the Charlotte Film Festival.
Bree Torres - 28-year-old workaholic and advertising exec - decides to explore her fraught relationship with sex and pleasure, after being tasked to manage the agency's newest client: a sex toy company. With encouragement from her roommate Abby, Bree decides to take matters into her own hands… literally.
Watch the full comedic short online at www.aboutbree.com
In this story about love, intimacy and emotional support, a chill night in for friends Naomi and Charli evolves into a night of introspection as they explore the possibilities and boundaries of their relationship.
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